HomeMy WebLinkAboutA009 - Motion approving the renewal of Beer Permits, Wine Permits & Liquor LicensesTo:Mayor John Haila and Ames City Council Members
From:Major Dan Walter, Ames Police Department
Date:October 14, 2025
Subject:Beer Permits & Liquor License Renewal
Item No. 11
MEMO
The following licenses are eligible for renewal:
a. AJ's Liquor III, 2401 Chamberlain Street Ste. A, Class E Retail Alcohol
License
b. London Underground LLC, 212 Main Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License
c. Potter's Shoppe & Eatery, 330 5th Street, Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service
d. Sams Place, 125 Main Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License
e. Southgate Ames Iowa, 110 Airport Road, Class E Retail Alcohol License
f. Target Store T-1170, 320 S Duff Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol License
g. Wasabi Ames, 926 S. 16th Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Outdoor Service
A review of Police Department records for the past 12 months found no liquor law
violations for AJ's Liquor III, London Underground LLC, Potter's Shoppe &
Eatery, Sams Place, Target Store, or Wasabi Ames . Therefore, the Police
Department recommends license renewal of these businesses.
A review of police records for the past 12 months found Southgate Ames Iowa,
was cited during a compliance check for serving alcohol to an underage person
on May 1, 2025. The clerk stated she got distracted and forgot to check the
individual's ID. The Police Department will continue to monitor this establishment.
Staff will also encourage the establishment to attend ID talks and quarterly bar
meetings. There have been no other liquor law violations and, therefore the
Police Department would recommend renewal.
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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